Tesla FSD Gets Reduced Speed Offset & More Changes in Europe

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system is receiving regulatory-approved updates in Europe that reduce the maximum speed offset and rename the feature, moves that could bolster its chances for EU-wide approval in December.

What Happened

The Dutch vehicle authority RDW announced it has approved several updates to Tesla’s FSD (Supervised), including a reduction in the maximum Speed Offset drivers can set from +50% to +10%. The offset will now reset to 0% every time the vehicle starts, and other speed-related functions will be turned off by default. Additionally, the system will be renamed to Tesla Assisted Driving (TAD) on the touchscreen, in the owner’s manual, and in other driver information. These changes apply to HW4 vehicles and will be delivered via an over-the-air software update.

Why It Matters

The modifications align with specific demands from Germany, which indicated it would support FSD in an upcoming EU vote if Tesla renamed the system and capped the Speed Offset at 10%. Germany’s transport ministry had previously raised concerns about the system exceeding speed limits by up to 50%. With Germany and Italy—two of the EU’s largest countries by population—now expressing support, Tesla’s path to gaining bloc-wide approval, which requires backing from at least 15 member states representing 65% of the EU population, appears strengthened. The RDW confirmed that its review found no negative or unintended effects on the system’s operation and that existing approvals remain valid under the same conditions.

The Bottom Line

Owners in countries with independent approval should see the Tesla Assisted Driving name and new speed limits in an upcoming update, while a decisive vote by the Technical Committee for Motor Vehicles in December will determine whether the rest of the EU adopts the system.